Question
Which of the following are advantages of implementing single sign-on (SSO) technology for an organization's authentication process? (Select two.)
answer
Providing a security code sent to a phone number on file
Eliminating the need for multi-factor authentication (MFA)
Improving user experience by reducing the need for multiple logins and passwords
Providing an additional layer of security through the use of biometric authentication
Enabling passwordless authentication through the use of smart cards or mobile devices
answer
Providing a security code sent to a phone number on file
Eliminating the need for multi-factor authentication (MFA)
Improving user experience by reducing the need for multiple logins and passwords
Providing an additional layer of security through the use of biometric authentication
Enabling passwordless authentication through the use of smart cards or mobile devices
Answers
GPT-5 mini
Correct answers:
- Improving user experience by reducing the need for multiple logins and passwords
- Enabling passwordless authentication through the use of smart cards or mobile devices
Why:
- SSO centralizes authentication so users sign in once rather than repeatedly, improving experience and reducing helpdesk password resets.
- SSO systems can integrate with passwordless methods (smart cards, mobile device tokens) to streamline access.
Why the others are incorrect:
- Sending a security code to a phone is an MFA/OTP mechanism, not an SSO feature.
- SSO does not eliminate MFA; it usually centralizes authentication and can enforce MFA (it doesn’t remove the need for it).
- Improving user experience by reducing the need for multiple logins and passwords
- Enabling passwordless authentication through the use of smart cards or mobile devices
Why:
- SSO centralizes authentication so users sign in once rather than repeatedly, improving experience and reducing helpdesk password resets.
- SSO systems can integrate with passwordless methods (smart cards, mobile device tokens) to streamline access.
Why the others are incorrect:
- Sending a security code to a phone is an MFA/OTP mechanism, not an SSO feature.
- SSO does not eliminate MFA; it usually centralizes authentication and can enforce MFA (it doesn’t remove the need for it).